Man-made city in a swampy lagoon. Once the cultured metropolis ruled by Doges and oligarchic nobles. Center of commerce and the arts, home to Titian and Tiepolo, to Marco Polo and Coronelli. Galleys and merchant ships were sent to the farthest corners...
A classic mail steamer sailing between Rotterdam and the Dutch S.E. Asian colonies, during a time served by steamers carrying passengers, mail and freight. Wonderful details. In two sections due to size. Features Unique decorative item based on historic...
Balancing toys have been around for centuries, teaching children and adults about the laws of physics. In Victorian times, originally called skyhooks, but also known as balance toys, were first made to demonstrate the workings of counterweights and...
Balancing toys have been around for centuries, teaching children and adults about the laws of physics. In Victorian times, originally called skyhooks, but also known as balance toys, were first made to demonstrate the workings of counterweights and centrifugal...
Probably the most important tool for budding artist from a time when art was everything when you are young and impressionable. Art is forever, life is short is the Latin expression. This from an age when art was considered a learned craft for the...
Inlaid in the decks of the ships of yore, prisms similar to this one dispersed daylight into the cabins below. For those with a nautical bent or a love of glass art, this gorgeous solid glass prism is as beautiful as it is mysterious. Features Sophisticated...
Everyone has a space that calls out for an intriguing focal point. At the impressive height of 40 inches, our newest, larger version of our classic Lighthouse Steps is just the thing! Features The refined and delicate light and dark honey finishes...
As kids, many of us couldn’t stop gazing at the wonderful doll houses displayed in museums and galleries. Part of growing up is switching our fascination to miniatures of cars, buildings, ships and planes. It’s not just architects interested in the...
For doctors in the Victorian age, this item is a must-have. Because of the exceptional craftsmanship, it seems like a Staffordshire China when in fact it is only crackled porcelain. These days it is an item fit for home décor ideas mainly due to its...
Hand built model racecars rose during the 1930’s. Most famous of all were the Spindizzies or tether cars. At top speed of 150mph, banked wooden tracks proved no challenge to these miniature racecars. They were once powered by model airplane engines...